TUSCALOOSA,
Alabama — For four years, he was a cult hero of the Alabama basketball program.

Now
7-foot-2 Swedish import Carl Engstrom will be finding somewhere else to play
basketball. The fourth-year junior decided to leave the Crimson Tide, the
school announced Tuesday evening. He will pursue options in Europe, a news
release stated.

He had one season of edibility remaining after receiving a medical redshirt for the 2012-13 season.

"After
talking with coach Grant and my family, I decided it was in my best interest to
move on," Engstrom said. "I am thankful for my time here at Alabama. It is a
great university and I am so happy to earn a degree from here. I also would
like to thank my teammates, coaches, staff and all the Bama fans for supporting
me during my career."

Engstrom
started 10 games last season and averaged 1.6 points and 2.5 rebounds. He will
graduate in May with a degree in general health studies.

Over
his four seasons, Engstrom played in 84 games and averaged 1.3 points, 2.0
rebounds and 9.2 minutes. His junior season was cut short by a knee injury.

Fans
embraced him from the beginning as Swedish flags appeared in the student
section.

The team held its year-end banquet Tuesday evening in Coleman Coliseum and Engstrom attended.